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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sears, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Ciera Sears, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Sears is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sears’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sears’s office at (216) 444-6116.
What languages does Dr. Sears speak?
Dr. Sears and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sears treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Sears diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sears. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Pain
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Repeated Falls
- Falls
- Frequent Falling
- Recurrent Falls
- Balance Problems Leading to Falls
ICD-10 Codes:
- R296: Repeated falls
Also known as:
- Dementia with Behavioral Changes
- Dementia
- Dementia with behavioral problems
- Cognitive decline with behavior issues
- Memory loss with personality changes
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Sears perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ciera Sears may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sears' office.
Does Dr. Sears accept my insurance?
Dr. Sears accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-6116 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sears accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Sears in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual
Medicare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sears' office located?
What is Dr. Sears's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346636313.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sears?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sears
What is Dr. Ciera Sears's specialty?
Dr. Sears is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Cleveland, OH. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Sears to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ciera Sears affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sears is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Hillcrest Hospital, Fairview Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Ciera Sears accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Ciera Sears is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ciera Sears offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sears's office at (216) 444-6116 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ciera Sears?
Please contact Dr. Sears's office at (216) 444-6116 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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